HBO is rebooting “Harry Potter” as a TV series, giving the content more time to breathe than movies offer with their runtime restraints. While the HBO version hasn’t aired its first season yet, there’s a fair amount of information available about some of the changes that will set the HBO version apart from the movies, and Harry Potter’s iconic scar design is the latest change to be shown.
The Direct showed the new design next to the old one to make it easier to spot the differences, which are subtle. The main difference is that the new scar has a more natural look to it. There’s still the distinct lightning bolt shape, but it’s less defined than the scar that was on Daniel Radcliffe, which received some criticism that it was too distinct in a way that made it seem unrealistic.
The Importance of Harry Potter’s Scar
The lightning bolt scar on Harry’s forehead is proof that he was hit with the Avada Kedavra killing curse by Voldemort and survived, a feat that has never happened before. This was thanks to the love and magic of Harry’s mother, Lily, but it would be a symbol that defined Harry’s place in the Wizarding World when he finally learned the truth of his abilities and left for Hogwarts.
This is the reason he’s called The Boy Who Lived throughout the series, because surviving a killing curse is a feat worth a title and fame in the world of wizards. Harry’s scar offers proof that he was hit with the curse and survived, as the lightning bolt is a distinct shape that makes him recognizable by wizards even before he knew he was one.
HBO is already earning praise from viewers that are anticipating this next dive into magic, as early images have shown an attention to detail that proves the studio is dedicated to doing justice to the world of “Harry Potter.” However, more information will be available during HBO’s Back to Hogwarts event.
HBO’s Back to Hogwarts Event
HBOThe Harry Potter website is keeping up-to-date information available for this year’s Back to Hogwarts event, which takes place every September 1, as that’s the day that Hogwarts students head back to the castle for another year of school. Some locations will have screenings of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” to celebrate 25 years since the movie was released.
This year, HBO is joining the celebrations by hosting a Back to Hogwarts live event in London. This event will include fan interaction, giveaways, and a sneak peek of the HBO adaptation of “Harry Potter” before it officially airs this Christmas. While this is far from the only celebration around the world, it’s the only one that will give attendees the chance to see what’s likely to be HBO’s next big series.
In addition to changing details like the design of Harry’s scar, HBO is planning to use other ways to set its series apart from the movies. These include expanding on the world and cast overall with new scenes and story elements that don’t limit the focus entirely to Harry. The result is meant to be both fresh and familiar, and the first episodes are set to be available on December 25.
